Google street view image for 57 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008

Off market sep 1992 for $720K

$1,820,608

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,697/mo

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3.5 ba

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3,485

sq ft

57 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008

About this home

57 Observatory Cir NW is a 3,485 square foot house on a 6,332 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 04, 1992 for $720,000. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,820,608.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

6,332 sq ftLot Size

$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,820,608

$1.1M since sold in September 1992$132K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.07M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,800,000
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
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B
3 beds3.5 baths2,470 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,590,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,589 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$2,810,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft
2558 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
SOLD MAY 3, 2021
$2,325,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,700 sq ft
3314 Ordway St NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Market trends in Glover Park, DC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

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Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$944K

$404K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

22 days MoM

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Sale history for 57 Observatory Cir NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,846 (+1.8%)

$1,050,920 + $670,000

$1,720,920

2025

$13,606 (+2.1%)

$1,050,920 + $670,000

$1,720,920

2024

$13,325 (+2.6%)

$1,045,670 + $644,900

$1,690,570

2023

$12,984 (+2.6%)

$1,040,410 + $614,330

$1,654,740

2022

$12,649 (+2.3%)

$1,002,670 + $608,800

$1,611,470

2021

$12,359 (+1.6%)

$998,240 + $568,550

$1,566,790

2020

$12,160 (+2.5%)

$973,230 + $557,080

$1,530,310

2019

$11,858 (+1.7%)

$920,610 + $549,310

$1,469,920

2018

$11,664 (+4.1%)

$912,820 + $532,760

$1,445,580

2017

$11,205 (+2.0%)

$912,820 + $532,760

$1,445,580

2016

$10,980 (+5.1%)

$868,240 + $522,510

$1,390,750

2015

$10,444 (+5.3%)

$774,590 + $525,510

$1,300,100

2014

$9,918 (+1.4%)

$701,520 + $535,530

$1,237,050

2013

$9,778 (+1.5%)

$701,520 + $535,530

$1,237,050

2012

$9,635 (+10.0%)

$662,900 + $556,550

$1,219,450

2011

$8,759 (+10.0%)

$636,490 + $584,430

$1,220,920

2010

$7,963 (+10.0%)

$666,190 + $573,810

$1,240,000

2009

$7,239

$757,180 + $608,230

$1,365,410

Tax history for 57 Observatory Cir NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,846 (+1.8%)

$1,050,920 + $670,000

$1,720,920

2025

$13,606 (+2.1%)

$1,050,920 + $670,000

$1,720,920

2024

$13,325 (+2.6%)

$1,045,670 + $644,900

$1,690,570

2023

$12,984 (+2.6%)

$1,040,410 + $614,330

$1,654,740

2022

$12,649 (+2.3%)

$1,002,670 + $608,800

$1,611,470

2021

$12,359 (+1.6%)

$998,240 + $568,550

$1,566,790

2020

$12,160 (+2.5%)

$973,230 + $557,080

$1,530,310

2019

$11,858 (+1.7%)

$920,610 + $549,310

$1,469,920

2018

$11,664 (+4.1%)

$912,820 + $532,760

$1,445,580

2017

$11,205 (+2.0%)

$912,820 + $532,760

$1,445,580

2016

$10,980 (+5.1%)

$868,240 + $522,510

$1,390,750

2015

$10,444 (+5.3%)

$774,590 + $525,510

$1,300,100

2014

$9,918 (+1.4%)

$701,520 + $535,530

$1,237,050

2013

$9,778 (+1.5%)

$701,520 + $535,530

$1,237,050

2012

$9,635 (+10.0%)

$662,900 + $556,550

$1,219,450

2011

$8,759 (+10.0%)

$636,490 + $584,430

$1,220,920

2010

$7,963 (+10.0%)

$666,190 + $573,810

$1,240,000

2009

$7,239

$757,180 + $608,230

$1,365,410

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1B/NO

Naval Observatory Residential House Zone 1B

The purposes of the Naval Observatory Residential House R-1B/NO zones are to: Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare on land adjacent to or in close proximity to the highly sensitive and historically important Naval Observatory in keeping with the goals and policies of the Federal and District elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the adopted Master Plan for that facility; Ensure that public land within the zone shall be used in a manner consistent with the historic or ceremonial importance and special missions of the Naval Observatory; Reflect the importance of the Naval Observatory to the District of Columbia and the Nation; Protect Federal interest concerns, including the critical scientific mission performed at the Naval Observatory and the security needs of the Vice-President's residence; and Reduce or eliminate any possible harm or restrictions on the mission of the Federal establishment within the zone.

Zone overlays

Naval Observatory

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,233
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MASSACHUSETTS AVE HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,485
Building Sq. Ft: 4,718
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2.5

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,332
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 1937
Municipality Name: OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Acres: 0.1454
Zoning Code: R12
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DETACHED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,485
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 6,332 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1937 0004

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Stoddert Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Hardy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

MacArthur High School

Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.73M – $2.09M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Observatory Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2313 Sq. Ft.	$1,634,564
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65 Observatory Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$2,341,306
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Sale history for 57 Observatory Cir NW

Tax history for 57 Observatory Cir NW

Zoning

Property details

Around this home

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